Riyadh to Host Music Cities Convention and Awards 2024

The Saudi Music Commission logo
The Saudi Music Commission logo
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Riyadh to Host Music Cities Convention and Awards 2024

The Saudi Music Commission logo
The Saudi Music Commission logo

The Saudi Music Commission has said that after competing with several cities, Riyadh has won the bid to host the Music Cities Convention and Awards 2024, the world's largest series of conferences in the music sector.

Next year's Music Cities Convention and Awards will be held from November 14 to 16 at the Riyadh International Exhibition and Convention Center, the Commission announced Thursday.

It will feature a variety of topics in the music industry presented by over 100 experts from around the globe, along with an intensive educational program hosted by the Saudi Music Hub in Riyadh from October 3 to November 14.

It will also include several activities and events to enrich the music sector and provide a distinctive musical experience for its visitors and participants, the Commission said.

Riyadh's hosting of the event reflects the keenness of the Ministry of Culture to promote cultural exchange as one of its strategic objectives within the Saudi Vision 2030.



Endangered Species Return to Natural Habitat at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Reserve

 The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom - SPA
The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom - SPA
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Endangered Species Return to Natural Habitat at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Reserve

 The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom - SPA
The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom - SPA

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority, in collaboration with the National Center for Wildlife, reintroduced endangered species by releasing 30 Arabian oryx, 10 Arabian gazelles, 50 sand gazelles, and five red-necked ostriches into their natural habitats.
According to SPA, the initiative is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, restoring ecological balance within the reserve by enhancing the role of the species in their ecosystems, and raising environmental awareness, highlighting the authority's commitment to protecting endangered species.
Through its various programs, the authority seeks to increase community awareness of wildlife, support biodiversity protection, and create a sustainable environment for wildlife reproduction and conservation.
Covering an area of 91,500 square kilometers, the Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom. It is home to various wildlife and plant species, making it an ideal destination for hiking, wilderness adventures, camping, and sustainable hunting.